'Twas the Day Before Christmas....

'Twas the day before Christmas and all through the house...
The cookies were baked and put on a plate
The Christmas pies were made (a peanut butter and a cherry one)
The floors had been mopped and the carpets all cleaned
The dreaded dusting even was done!
The last laundry has been folded and hung (not by the chimney)
The garbage dumpster was hauled and the recycle bin, too (they're ready and waiting to be filled again)
The furry kids are running and looking expectant, in the meantime, before new toys, they have tree ornaments and the task of trying to open presents that are not theirs!
The cards are all hung, the presents are wrapped. greetings extended and received.
We've partied and dined and visited with friends.
And now as it is sunny and still so cold out, I'm sitting down with a book and taking a break!

I know this doesn't rhyme and Mrs. Toot (high school English teacher) would be appalled, but I wish you good tidings and merry good times, we send love out to you, our family and friends.

Merry Christmas!

Stay safe!